Newton Waterproofing saves double basement failure in Notting Hill

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Newton Waterproofing and their Specialist Contractor Stonehouse have delivered an exceptional waterproofing design and installation for a large, two-level basement in Notting Hill, resulting in a stunning watertight and guaranteed new living space beneath the home. The... View Article

Senior’s on the rise in the London residential market

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Senior Architectural Systems has taken its aluminium fenestration solutions to new heights after being specified on the new Oaklands Rise mixed-use residential development in London, which is not only one of the UK’s largest regeneration projects but... View Article

F. Ball supports Coventry Caribbean Centre renovation

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Products donated by F. Ball and Co. Ltd., including the company’s Stopgap 1200 Pro levelling compound, have been used to prepare subfloors as part of the renovation of the Coventry Caribbean Community Centre prior to its reopening... View Article

Different ways of working

LISTEN HERE James Parker spoke to the architects behind an evolving 10 year scheme to provide flexible offices framing rare green space in the heart of Manchester, as part of a wider masterplan to create a new urban quarter With... View Article

Learning from context

LISTEN HERE When Design Engine designed a trio of buildings for the University of Winchester, they used corten steel to emulate the local built heritage, while creating spaces that supported students’ wellbeing. Roseanne Field reports Located on one of the... View Article

Working outside the box

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Architect@Work returns to a physical format at the Truman Brewery in London for 2022; the event on 13-14 April is themed around design for outside space as well as buildings themselves, with the focus on health and... View Article

Viewpoint: Russell Pedley of Assael Architecture

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Russell Pedley of Assael Architecture looks at how the humble beginnings of build-to-rent has led to a new design sector and an investor’s dream, but also challenges for project teams from out-of-date standards The history of build-to-rent... View Article

Sapphire balconies bring urban village design to life

LISTEN HERE 🔊 The architectural vision for Acton Gardens, an award-winning urban village in West London, has been brought to life with 87 bespoke balconies designed, manufactured and installed by Sapphire’s team of experts. The project’s key design challenges were... View Article

VitrA launches exciting and wide-ranging Root brassware range

LISTEN HERE 🔊 International Bathroom brand VitrA has launched Root, a striking and wide-ranging bathroom brassware range. Created by Design Studio VitrA, Root is a comprehensive collection of brassware with over 130 skus including basin, shower, and bath mixers, all... View Article

East Midlands heating company winning new work with CIRCOFLOPRO

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Northampton based JD Plumbing and Heating has been growing its business in recent years after discovering the multiple benefits of buying the ready-to-install underfloor heating systems offered by CIRCOFLOPRO, part of the Ridgespear Group. The company covers... View Article

TBA Firefly system sub-divides supermarket roofspace

LISTEN HERE 🔊 During the recent pandemic supermarket chains have had to continue with property maintenance and improvement programmes to ensure the safety of their premises, including a store in Staffordshire where the APOLLO Lite 30:30 barrier, manufactured by TBA... View Article

The world performs on Harlequin floors

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Harlequin is the world leader in advanced technology floors for the performing arts. Established in the UK over 40 years ago, Harlequin remains the industry choice for the world’s most prestigious dance and performing arts companies, theatres,... View Article

Doors open for office to home conversion in Woking

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Vicaima doors have been selected by a Surrey based contractor for new apartments in central Woking town location, converting former office space into smart contemporary living. The trend for re-imagining unwanted commercial and workspaces into modern homes... View Article

Yeoman Rainguard crowning glory on high end development

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Property developers Golden Eye Group, augmented their latest residential development with a high-end exterior finish incorporating a rainwater system from Yeoman Rainguard. With a mantra of “a quality finish that will stand the test of time” Golden... View Article

Four Good Design Awards 2021 for VitrA

LISTEN HERE 🔊 VitrA’s receives four Good Design Awards, including one for its innovative VitrA V-Care Smart Panel and V-Care Prime – the digital flush plate and multifunctional shower toilet. Established in 1950, Good Design is one of the world’s... View Article